Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Sr. Analyst, Structured Finance

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
  • 1-2 years of experience in finance or related field, preferably with real estate or capital markets exposure
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of Word and Outlook
  • Strong financial, analytical, and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks
  • Quick learner with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements
  • Assist in building analytical models and credit packages for underwriting
  • Conduct financial and credit reviews for loan applications
  • Coordinate with various departments to support the underwriting process
  • Order and review third-party reports for due diligence
  • Participate in on-site due diligence activities, including property inspections
  • Manage loan files and ensure accurate documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement across various finance sectors
Full Job Description
Your Role
As an Analyst, Structured Finance, you will support Arbor's Structured Finance Underwriting team in evaluating and executing complex financing transactions. You'll be responsible for gathering and analyzing borrower and property information, preparing credit memorandums, and assisting underwriters with due diligence and loan structuring. This role provides hands-on exposure to structured real estate products, loan processing, and portfolio analysis.

What You'll Do
  • Review and analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow statements
  • Assist underwriters in building analytical models, credit packages, and underwriting narratives
  • Conduct financial and credit reviews for structured loan applications
  • Coordinate with credit, portfolio, operations, and product specialists to support underwriting, closing, and transition to portfolio management
  • Order and review third-party reports such as appraisals, collateral reviews, background checks, and accounting due diligence
  • Participate in on-site due diligence, including property inspections
  • Track loan applications, manage loan files, and ensure accurate documentation
  • Gather market data for supply and demand analysis to support deal evaluations
  • Communicate with internal departments to ensure smooth execution of structured finance transactions

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
  • 1-2 years of experience in finance or related field; experience in real estate, valuations, risk/financial analysis, capital markets, or workouts preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Word and Outlook
  • Strong financial, analytical, and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • A quick learner with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Loan processing, analysis, or origination experience a plus
  • Travel up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000, plus discretionary performance-based bonus
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more
  • Career Growth: Exposure to structured finance products with opportunities for advancement across underwriting, portfolio management, and capital markets


About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of multifamily and commercial real estate-related loans and other real estate-related assets. The company primarily invests in bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred and direct equity. Arbor Realty Trust also originates senior mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other real estate-related securities. The company is externally managed and advised by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, a national commercial real estate finance company that specializes in debt and equity financing for multifamily and commercial real estate.
Learn more about Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Size
579 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$170.9 million
5 Year Trend
+30.2%
Revenue
$603.7 million
NASDAQ
ABR
* Ladders Estimates

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